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Falls Run Elementary (ES18)

 
Elementary School 18 Rendering

Opening Date

Slated for August 2026

Construction activities may sometimes disrupt surrounding properties and roadways.  Concerns or questions should be forwarded to Jon Cramer at cramerjs@staffordschools.net.

Background

This project is Stafford County Public Schools Elementary School #18. The proposed project is a three-story masonry and metal stud structure with brick and metal panel veneers. The proposed school is approximately 131,000 SF with a student capacity of 1070 students. The proposed school site will include a play field, paved play areas, and modular play areas, a passenger vehicle parking lot, a school bus pickup and drop off loop, and a Stafford County Public Schools Transportation Services bus parking depot.

Location

580 Stafford Plaza Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22406

Cost

The School Board's FY2025 Capital improvement Plan estimates the construction costs for ES 18 to be $75,932,337.

Estimated Budget

The School Board's FY2025 Capital improvement Plan estimates the construction costs for ES 18 to be $75,932,337 

Project Timeline  

  • Final Design - Completed
  • Bidding - Completed/Contract Awarded to Howard Shockey & Son 
  • Construction - Started
  • Ground Breaking 9/18/2024
  • Open - August 2026

How the Naming Process Works

  1. Community Input Period
    • A 30-day public comment period is open for suggestions on school names, colors, and mascots.
    • Suggestions can be submitted electronically via the form below.
  2. Committee Review
    • A naming committee, appointed by the superintendent, will review all suggestions.
    • The committee consists of the school's future principal, a School Board representative, parents, staff, students, and community members.
  3. Student Survey for Colors & Mascots
    • Students zoned to attend the new schools will have an opportunity to vote on school colors and mascots.
  4. Final Selection Process
    • The committee will recommend two name options and two sets of school colors and mascots to the superintendent.
    • The School Board will review these recommendations, allow for public comment, and make a final decision.

Naming Guidelines

  • Elementary Schools: Named after the street the school is on, a historical or current name of the area, or a Stafford County resident of historical significance.

  • Middle Schools: Named after a Stafford County educator who has made significant contributions and has been deceased for at least 10 years.

  • High Schools: Named after the street the school is on, a historical or current name of the area, or a Stafford County resident of historical significance.

  • Avoid Confusion: Names that could be mistaken for other schools in Stafford County or nearby areas should be avoided.

Submit Your Suggestions

The community was invited to share suggestions for names, colors, and mascots from June 1-30. A Community Meeting was held on June 12 at 6:00 p.m. in the School Board Chambers located at 31 Stafford Avenue, Stafford, VA 22554. A mascot and naming committee, composed of teachers, staff, community members, students, and elected officials met and provided suggested names, colors, and mascots to the Superintendent. A presentation will be delivered at the August 26 School Board Work Session. The School Board will vote on a final name, mascot, and colors during the September 9, 7 p.m. School Board meeting.

Thank you for being a part of this important process and helping to build a legacy for our students and community.